Half shaft bearing covers -- what am I looking at here?

[Dug Nichols]

Hey guys

 

Pulling out the seals for the half shafts I found them to be quite difficult to get out. Not completely stiff, but definitely not coming out as a complete unit (both sides). I used a screwdriver to work out bits at a time, and have gotten to the point in the photos.

 

From looking at diagrams in manuals it appears that there should not be a metal lip like I'm currently seeing, having removed all the rubber. Is what I'm seeing an inner part of the seal itself and then I just need to figure out how to get this remaining bit out? Seems that way but wanted to double check. Also any tips appreciated on removal -- heat + ?. 

 

Thanks!

Dug aka Otto

(diff newb)

 

[dlacey]

Looks like the metal frame of the seal is left behind...I just did mine...use a large socket or metal tube to drive that piece out using a strong vice...or beat it out with a hammer if you have to... Mine were stuck hard...needed full strength to turn the vice and get it moving.

[Dug Nichols]

Thanks dlacey! Great advice on the vice.

[otisdog]

vice - immoral or wicked behavior

vise - metal tool with movable jaws

 

both definitions from the net

[zinz]

1 hour ago, otisdog said:

vice - immoral or wicked behavior

vise - metal tool with movable jaws

 

Could someone advise me how to devise a device to separate my vices with vises?

 

?

 

['76mintgrün'02]

11 minutes ago, zinz said:

Could someone advise me

 

( I miss @ray_ )

[zinz]

4 minutes ago, '76mintgrün'02 said:

( I miss @ray_ )

 

Perhaps he will chime in with some vice vise advice?  I bet he's too busy working on his new presidential bid, though. ?

[Son of Marty]

2 hours ago, zinz said:

 

Could someone advise me how to devise a device to separate my vices with vises?

 

?

 

Yeah, one makes your nuts feel real good?and the other makes them feel real bad?

[Buckeye]

13 hours ago, otto said:

how to get this remaining bit out?

 

 

Should drive seal remain outward (in position your picture is shown)

[conkitchen]

2 hours ago, zinz said:

I bet he's too busy working on his new presidential bid, though. ?

did someone say Ray?  

 

But what do I know my vise is vice versa. 

 

[TobyB]

Just use a punch to drive out the remains of the stub axle seal.

 

Ray is in Miami, on Vice work.

 

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